It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Susan Perry on May 12, 2026, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC.
Brenda was predeceased by her parents Neil and Betty MacPherson and husband and partner James (Jim) Perry. She is survived by her son Michael Perry, sister Susan Alexander, niece Kyley Alexander, nephew Kevin Alexander as well as many dear friends.
Brenda was born in Lytton BC on March 28, 1948. The family moved to Nelson BC in 1958. Brenda attended UBC where she met her future husband, Jim. They were married on May 9, 1970, in Nelson. They welcomed their son Michael in May 1974. The family spent the next few years in the US for Jim’s career in the petroleum industry. Brenda was an avid homemaker in Louisiana, Connecticut and Texas before finally moving to Calgary, Alberta in November 1982. In 1987 the family moved into a house they had constructed overlooking Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Over the next several decades Brenda and Jim travelled extensively. Many trips were made across North America, Western Europe and the South Pacific. While living in Calgary, Brenda also enjoyed being a docent for the Glenbow Museum and a teammate on a Ladies bowling team. She loved conversing with all her friends and keeping up on the current events in their lives. She moved to Victoria in 2023 after Jim’s passing in 2019. She lived at Amica on the Gorge senior’s residence where she made great friends amongst the residents and staff.
A celebration of Life will be announced soon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Condolences and memories may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Lisa Taleb
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Jason Taleb Mrs.P as I affectionately called her since I was 12 years old was a second Mom to me. Mike and I have been best friends since the day we met and Mrs.P was kind enough to let me tag along on family vacations and countless dinners. Both Mr and Mrs Perry were always kind, funny and hospitable. She went through so much in the last few years and never lost her sense of humour or her good nature. I will miss her deeply and sending all my love to Mike and the family. ❤️
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Michelle DeCecco Simply said, Mrs. Perry made the world a better place. Her acceptance and sincere happiness for others will be missed by those lucky enough to have loved her. The greatest gift she leaves behind is her son Michael, who made sure that her last years were filled with beautiful adventures, amazing dinners, walks around the gorge, and of course, endless trips to the card store to find that perfect ‘greeting card’ for her friends and family. My sincerest condolences ❤️
It is not what we have in life, but who we have in it that matters. Loving kind compassionate elegant well versed Brenda was a beautiful soul who will be dearly missed and always remembered. It was a pleasure to know you. I will cherish the stories you shared and the moments we laughed. Yellow flowers will forever remind me of you. You will be forever missed and always loved. May you rest in peace.